Sigma Phi Epsilon - Oregon State University

FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Working with our brother Donald J. Stastny '62, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and architect for the two previous remodel programs of the chapter house, the Oregon Alpha Alumni Board has created a plan for evolving the fraternity from a traditional "house" to a unique structure and grounds that will continue to support the day-to-day needs of the members as well as provide uncommon opportunities supporting the concept of a "Learning Center." Ground Level Improvements n e Library (ground floor) s 28' x 28' library incorporating flexible table/seating space for use by individuals/groups and as a classroom meeting room. n Expanded Dining Room s Increased dining room seating to accommodate up to 105 people, a 25% increase over current capacity. s Dining room to be flexible to allow use as a chapter room with capacity up to 190. Privacy screens, lighting controls and window shades enable appropriate setup for Ritual. s Doors open up exterior wall to new courtyard. Doors are weather protected by walkway above. n Backyard Improvements and Additions s Basketball court - 85' x 50' s Covered pavilion providing approximately 1,100 square feet of gathering space with barbecue on south end and large fireplace on north end. s Amphitheater with seating capacity up to 50 for casual use as well as potential meeting and speaker space. s Secure bike and garden tool storage. s Addition to living/dining space in apartment unit (Resident Scholar or Resident Assistant) on south end of historic house. s Stair tower with secure gate access of second and third floors. s Fence surrounding property of heavy duty ornamental steel. s Low-maintenance landscape and planting for appropriate screening and spatial definition of outdoor spaces. Second Floor Improvements n e Library (second floor) s Private access group study room to accommodate flexible use of chairs and tables. s Storage area for chairs and tables. n Study Rooms s Reuse of 2G sleeping porch into study rooms and reconfiguration of two rooms into four-person communal work/study spaces. n Sleeping Porch s Relocation and enlargement of 2G sleeping porch over addition to dining room below. n Deck and Walkways s Casual sundeck over bike storage area. Constructed of wood over concrete and weatherproof substrate. ird Floor Improvements n Study Rooms s President's room at juncture with library roof. s Reuse of 3G sleeping porch into study rooms and reconfiguration of two rooms into four-person co-work/study spaces. n Sleeping Porch s Relocation and enlargement of 3G sleeping porch over new 2G sleeping porch below. Materials and Technology n Construction materials will be selected for sustainability, longevity, ease of maintenance, and durability. n Exterior materials will be brick on ground floor and towers, tying into the traditional architecture of the historic house. n Octagon roof to be copper, roof of pavilion and stair tower to be standing seam metal, roof of bike storage to be concrete with membrane and wood decking above. n Windows, doors and openings will be metal clad wood construction keeping with the traditional "look" of the historic house. n Articulation of brick elements "frame" and "bookend" the wood siding addition of the 1950s, tying the entire complex facade together aesthetically. 7

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